What is a GenCon?
Mia Russell
Updated on May 02, 2026
People also ask, what does Gen Con stand for?
The Home of Tabletop Gaming™ One of the questions we get asked the most is: What does "Gen Con'"stand for? Gen Con started as a small gathering of war game enthusiasts. The name is a shortened version of the original name “Lake Geneva Wargaming Convention.”
One may also ask, how much does GenCon cost? Badge Types and Pricing for Gen Con 2020
| Badge Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Friday | $62 |
| Saturday | $77 |
| Sunday | $15 |
| Trade Day | $206 |
Accordingly, why is it called GenCon?
Gen Con's name is a derivation of "Geneva Convention", due to the convention's origins in Lake Geneva. It is also a play on words, as the "Geneva Conventions" are a set of important international treaties regarding war, the subject of many of the early games.
Where is con2020?
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Where is Gen Con held?
Indiana Convention CenterHow many people attend Gen Con?
2003–present: Gen Con Indy| Event | Date | Approximate attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Gen Con Indy 2016 | August 4–7, 2016 | 60,819 |
| Gen Con 2017 | August 17–20, 2017 | 60,000+ |
| Gen Con 2018 | August 2–5, 2018 | 61,424+ |
| Gen Con 2019 | August 1-4, 2019 | ~70,000 |